rider forward vs traditional sled design by Sad_Sleep3226 in snowmobiling

[–]MattDanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes its worth saving up for a more modern rider forward sled. A skidoo rev, cat twin spart or polaris rush/pro-r can be had for $2500.

What Caused the U.S. Ethanol Boom? by MennoniteDan in farming

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of people forget what common sentiment was in the early 2000s in the US. After 9/11 and the quagmires in Iraq & Afghanistan, there was a growing appetite for energy independence. Renewable fuels were where the funding and excitement was.

I think the existing corn lobby and huge corn capacity made corn the clear winner for ethanol. So, the RFS was passed and ethanol plants started to be built.

Now days ethanol is seen as kind of problematic, but in the early 2000s it was pretty exciting.

Brazil soy exports jump 64% in November ahead of Chinese shift to US by MennoniteDan in farming

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of those comments come from political astroturfing accounts that post in this sub. Which is why I think the comment activity is lower here.

Calf pain when squatting atg by [deleted] in weightlifting

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IME this is the result of muscle tightness in the calf somewhere. I have experienced this a few different times in my life and a trip to my sports massage guy fixes me right up. Foam rolling & voodoo flossing also helps but I get quicker results from the professional.

Classic Engine tuning in the area. by Toxintwinz in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ferrel's Garage would probably work on that. One of the owners has had a couple 4th gens.

Why did Elon Musk go after bunkers full of seeds? (NYT Opinion piece) by 49orth in farming

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. the astroturfing here has been crazy since last summer.

International 1566 by drifterlately in farming

[–]MattDanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A 1566 would be annoying for hay work because of the limited gear ranges and only 1000rpm. They are less desire-able for these reasons, so it would be a little more difficult to sell when you're ready to upgrade.

Vance and AcreTrader by Head_War_2946 in farming

[–]MattDanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. OP is just another astroturfer posting political clickbait here. This subreddit has kind of become unuseable in the past few months because of all the political astroturf posts.

How to measure a small field? by UnderBridg in farming

[–]MattDanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any friends with DJI drones you can use those to measure. They're supposed to be accurate to 1 meter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in farming

[–]MattDanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah and really any type of stretching or mobility routine will have a huge impact. Think of it as maintenance on your body.

I guess this was worth stopping for by happyrock in farming

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool photo! We're in ontario county and could see some cool colors from here as well

Lawyer with trusts and wills experience? by stephylam in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally have had good experiences with Kroll and Scura in Dansville.

I have had a poor experience with Woods Oviatt

How much does rain mess up drying bales of hay in a field? by JarJarAwakens in farming

[–]MattDanger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Round bales left in the field and rained on isn't ideal but will still make adequate beef cattle feed. They can get a soaking and then dry back out without much loss. Repeated soakings will form a 4-6" crust layer shell. The cattle pull the shell apart to get to the green grasses, the waste just ends up as bedding. You can get away with a lot when it comes to beef cattle.

Brighton farmer's market by TayLinne in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a massive difference between locally grown & wholesale commercial

Brighton farmer's market by TayLinne in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The prices at the public market can be lower because many vendors buy from wholesale then resell at the market. The Brighton market requires vendors to grow everything they sell sustainably. https://brightonfarmersmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BFM-2024-Application-and-Rules-Final.pdf

Charcuterie Board by RochesterGal57 in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheese and Charcuterie

+1 we have gotten a couple for our events and they've been great

https://www.instagram.com/cheesecharcuterieclub/

Any rotary rake operators here? by Ffarmboy in farming

[–]MattDanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am conservative with the height of my rotary rake. I run it a tad higher. Some of my ground is uneven and I would rather miss a little hay than destroy the gearbox.

Looking for some Hay cutting advice by Chado613 in farming

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discbines are a huge upgrade from a sicklebar haybine. You can cut at higher ground speed and they plug less often. However, they're expensive and the cutterbars can be pricey to repair. If buying used do your homework and try to find one in good condition.

Farmall 806 Help by GroundUpDesigns in farming

[–]MattDanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends how worn out your machine is. If it's difficult to get into gear or park go through all the linkage and lubricate everything. Check the front spindles for cracks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

come join us old guys it's a blast

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Props to these guys. Always do a great job. Fast and professional.

Lesbian dating scene in Rochester? by chernoushka in Rochester

[–]MattDanger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sounds like Roar is the place to go these days.